Junior cornerback Trajan Bandy learned from the 2018 senior trio of cornerback Michael Jackson and safeties Jaquan Johnson and Sheldrick Redwine. With those three departed to the NFL it is Bandy’s turn to lead the Miami Hurricanes defense. Bandy is the only returning starter in the Miami secondary.
Bandy was a first-year starter as a sophomore for Miami in 2018. He finished the season with 36 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and led the team with eight pass breakups. Bandy has taken the responsibility of leading the young Miami secondary.